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Greetings Skokie73.5!
Here’s what you need to know this week:
🥫Donation drive: Donate gently used clothing, non-perishable food and toiletries this Sunday at the Skokie Farmers’ Market.
🚔Public safety partnership: Meet the Skokie Police officers who patrol your neighborhood at beat meetings this October.
🚩Last call: There’s only one week left to share your designs for a new Skokie flag!
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Free food scrap drop-off site at Skokie Village Hall.
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Composters, rejoice! Skokie recently reached a new sustainability milestone.
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Skokie community members collectively composted:
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27.4 tons in August, beating our previous monthly record by 1.1 tons
- 188 tons so far in 2025
- 849 tons since the start of the program in 2020
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Get started: Learn about composting options in Skokie, including curbside collection and free food scrap drop-off sites.
Why it matters: The Village’s Environmental Sustainability Plan calls for reducing landfill waste by diverting organic materials like food scraps into composting — helping enrich the earth and build a greener future.
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New! Solar Power Without the Panels
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We're proud to announce the launch of Skokie Community Solar – a new program that brings the environmental and economic benefits of solar power without the need for rooftop panels or upfront costs.
Sign up: Free enrollment in the program is open now on a first-come, first-served basis.
(Note: Those enrolled in the Village’s electric aggregation program are eligible to participate in the community solar program.)
How it works: Skokie Community Solar allows renters, homeowners and small business owners to subscribe to a local solar project and receive monthly bill credits worth up to 15 percent of their electricity bill. Program participants will receive two monthly bills:
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- One ComEd bill, reduced by the value of your solar credits
- One bill from solar provider Nexamp for the cost of those credits at a 15 percent discount
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For example, if your solar credits are worth $100 and your discount is 15 percent, your ComEd bill would be reduced by $100, and then you would pay $85 separately to Nexamp. Your total savings for that month would be $15.
Learn more: The Village will host public information sessions to share details about the program at Skokie Public Library on Monday, October 13 at 1 p.m. and Wednesday, October 29 at 5:30 p.m. Learn more about Village of Skokie solar energy programs and resources.
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2019 Skokie Community Forum.
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Share Your Vision: Help Shape Skokie’s Future
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The Village is developing a strategic plan to guide decision making and resource allocation in the years ahead. We want to hear from you!
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Community In Bloom: Village Board at the Market
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Members of the Village Board chatted with residents and shared information about the Village’s strategic plan process at the Skokie Farmers’ Market this past Sunday, cultivating community and conversation!
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NEXT UP: DOWNTOWN TRICK-OR-TREAT, OCTOBER 25
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Board members will pass out treats (no tricks!) at the annual Downtown Skokie Trick-or-Treat event on Saturday, October 25, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Save the date!
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Reminder: Recognize Your Favorite Skokie Business
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The Village’s Consumer Affairs Commission is seeking nominations for the 2025 Business of the Year – but don’t wait! Nominations are due by Tuesday, September 30.
Nominate a business: Which store, service or business provides the most outstanding service to you? Complete the online nomination form and let us know!
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⚕️ Health and Human Services |
Don’t Let Your Guard Down Against Insect-Borne Illnesses!
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Even though fall is here, we’re still at risk for tick and mosquito-borne illnesses, such as Lyme disease and West Nile virus. Prevention is key to staying safe and healthy!
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PROTECT YOURSELF FROM BUG BITES WHEN SPENDING TIME OUTDOORS
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- Use an EPA-registered insect repellant
- Wear loose-fitting, long clothing to cover up bare skin
- Walk in the center of trails and avoid tall grass or brush
- When you come inside, check your body and clothes for ticks
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Remove standing water from around your home (bird baths, gutters, buckets). Mosquitoes can lay eggs in even a small amount of water.
- Use screens on windows and doors to keep mosquitos out
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IF YOU EXPERIENCE THESE SYMPTOMS, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION EARLY
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Red, bull’s-eye rash – flat and does not itch. The rash will resolve over time, but the illness is still spreading in your body.
- Fatigue
- Achy, stiff or swollen joints
- Headaches, dizziness, fever
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- Mild illness and flu-like symptoms
- Body aches and joint pains
- Vomiting and diarrhea
- Rash
- Fatigue
- More severe cases experience central nervous system symptoms and require hospitalization – seek immediate medical attention if you experience:
- High fever
- Stiff neck
- Muscle weakness
- Confusion
- Tremors
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Skokie Heritage Museum (Photo by Joerg Metzner Photography.)
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SKOKIE HERITAGE DAY, SEPTEMBER 25
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WESTFIELD SIP AND SHOP, SEPTEMBER 25
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Enjoy live music, cooking demonstrations, and tasty beverages at Westfield Old Orchard’s Sip & Shop event.
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HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH AT THE STOREFRONT, SEPTEMBER 27
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RAISE THE BARN FUNDRAISER, OCTOBER 4
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Support urban agriculture while celebrating the harvest season at The Talking Farm’s Raise the Barn! event.
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Ascione Bistro and Bar in Downtown Skokie. (Photo by Joerg Metzner Photography.)
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Crain’s Chicago Business Highlights Ascione Bistro
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The Dining Table with David Manilow recently recommended Ascione Bistro, noting the restaurant’s recently opened second location in Downtown Skokie.
Read the review. (Note: Subscription required.)
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